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Title: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 08, 2010, 09:33:31 PM As the weather is a bit naff, i thought it might be interesting for all if we posted pics of unusual tokens that have been found.
The "Token" pictured below was one i found awhile ago but was totally black & covered in crud but gave it a whirl in my new ultrasonic cleaner & it`s come up a treat. I think the inscription on it is self explanatory (French-Tram Token-Dated 31 Dec 1921) & therefore we know what it is but still a very "unusual" find all the same. I`ve shown you mine,now show me yours! :o Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: coleggwent(phil) on January 08, 2010, 09:38:12 PM french stig aint it ???
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: SimonH on January 08, 2010, 10:05:23 PM After two and a half years I've yet to find a token :-\
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: bymatt666 (byron) on January 08, 2010, 10:15:12 PM thats a lovely token stig..... ;)...i have'nt got a pic of any tokens on my puter...... >:(...i'll have to try and take some..... ;)....byron
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: StumbledUpon on January 09, 2010, 08:22:45 AM Lovely token Stig, Found a nice one few weeks back, dated 1666, thats all I know about it. :)
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 09, 2010, 09:24:05 AM That`s a nice piece Maxine & dated 1666,i would love to know what it was used for.
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Roman (Ray) on January 09, 2010, 10:28:48 AM HI MAXINE.
LOVELY TOKENS LOVE. KEEP THEM COMEING MAD MAX.LOL RAY Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: StumbledUpon on January 09, 2010, 11:23:41 AM Hope to get a ID when I record it, found on the beach, on the rocks, I think thats why its in the condition it is. Too old to be "Mad Max" now Ray. ;D ;)
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: The Doc on January 09, 2010, 03:43:11 PM I thought I'd done an ID for that one Maxine. It's a farthing token issued by Robert Ugden of Minehead. The picture is thought to be a double-edged axe. I don't know for certain, but maybe he was a blacksmith or toolmaker of some sort?
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 09, 2010, 05:06:10 PM I`d say so Phil. Nice find buddy & a local connection aswell ! ;)
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: skully on January 09, 2010, 05:50:02 PM hi stig havn t 4got u m8,i know ive already said all this but don t know if you read my 1st post, i m still getting used 2 this site and was replying to my own links haha
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: StumbledUpon on January 09, 2010, 05:54:49 PM Nice token Flipper, Sorry Pete missed that one, I'l write it down this time, Great ID :)
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 09, 2010, 06:54:00 PM Well as the response to this thread is "Overwhelming" ::) i thought i`d post this pic of one i found on the "Altinkum" get together a couple of weeks ago.
I would love for someone to positive i d it for me & state year & usage etc ??? Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: 150aceboy on January 09, 2010, 07:24:52 PM Can't remember now Mick, but was that the lead token you found bud ???
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 09, 2010, 08:03:58 PM Yeah,that`s the one Ace ! ;)
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: simon c on January 09, 2010, 08:26:51 PM Found quite a few tokens,but most aren't in good enough condition to photograph,here's two of the better ones,
Parry's mine's token 1790 and a Shrewsbury half penny token 1793. Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Kev on January 09, 2010, 08:31:57 PM STIG m8 iv got a book on lead tokens and the closest i can get to yours as explained in the book ...............as hop growing and workforce expanded the pieces used on many farms took on a unity of form and lettering that strongly suggested a few makers cornered the market .they supplied utilitarian tallies with lettering and numerals struck in bold relief .made from a harder alloy than in earlier periods ,they could withstand rough handling and were unlikely to be mistaken for incorrect values.............if you cant get it id STIG put it on UKDFINDS DATABASE they are a great site and great help .. ;)
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: coleggwent(phil) on January 09, 2010, 08:40:24 PM this is my best token
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: simon c on January 09, 2010, 08:58:05 PM Very nice that Phil :)
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: outlaw on January 09, 2010, 09:01:24 PM Hi found this coin/token in castle grounds,
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: 1morecoin on January 09, 2010, 09:22:17 PM Is that a Real Spade Guinea Phil? or one of those gaming pieces, cos that looks the real deal to me mate.
Steve. Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 09, 2010, 10:10:22 PM A couple more token finds:
Bristol 12 penny Token 1811 + One penny Token 1811 Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 09, 2010, 10:12:09 PM + an 1816 three shilling Bank Token:
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: 150aceboy on January 09, 2010, 10:33:45 PM Well Mick i've got to say mate, you have got a cracking collection of tokens as well as coins fella, keep them coming mate, very interesting bud
Ace ;) Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Legacy Hunter on January 09, 2010, 10:36:33 PM SOME LOVELY TOKENS THERE
DEBS Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: outlaw on January 10, 2010, 07:35:55 AM My earlier pic of token, wasnt found actually in castle grounds as i have posted, it was in fields next to castle.
I dont detect on scheduled monuments ! Thought i better add this ;D Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: cronge (richard) on January 10, 2010, 08:02:07 AM hi mick, is that second token 1811 a workhouse token?
Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Stig(The) on January 10, 2010, 08:52:27 AM hi mick, is that second token 1811 a workhouse token? Yes Cronge,i believe so. Unfortunately any inscription on it is ineligable ! Found on a farm at Manmoel ! ;) Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Neil on January 10, 2010, 10:18:29 AM Lundy Island penny that I have posted before. There was a strange story with this in that I read about one on the net the morning I was due to go out detecting with Mark never heard of them before - walked into the field - 5 steps - BANG a Lundy Penny! Very odd morning!
Neil Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Neil on January 10, 2010, 10:23:45 AM This was a lovely token from the Vale of Glamorgan until I decided to rinse it under water (In my defence I had only had only been detecting a few weeks in fairness :o} The reverse image of Britania literaly came off on my thumb. Real shame and I have never washed a coin or token since.
Neil Title: Re: "Unusual Tokens" show us yours ! Post by: Kev on January 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM nice token Neil, as you say we live and learn for sure ;)
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